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    You'll need:

    • Mailing tubes and plugs in assorted sizes ( containerstore.com; 800-PAPER-01)
    • Red, white and blue construction paper
    • Glue stick
    • Scissors
    • Silver tassels
    • Star-shaped paper punch
    • Assorted ribbons and rickrack

    1. Cover a tube in construction paper, using glue to secure.

    2. Use scissors or a knife to carefully make a small slot in one plug. Thread silver tassels through opening and tie in a knot to secure.

    3. Decorate by gluing star-shaped cutouts and ribbons on tubes as desired. If you want to use them as party favors, fill with candy.

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